If you've ever opted for gel polish at the salon, you're probably used to drying your nails beneath a UV lamp. And perhaps you've found yourself waiting and wondering: How safe are these? Researchers ...

A new study found that exposure to the UV light can kill cells and cause mutations that are typically seen in skin cancer Ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers, typically used for gel manicures, can ...

UCSF researchers say intense tanning bed use in youth can trigger major, irreversible DNA damage linked to melanoma.

On a research end, scientists are digging more into this pathway that leads to skin cancer with hopes of creating new ...

Before Karolina Jasko won the Miss Illinois contest in 2018, getting gel manicures had been part of her beauty routine all through high school. Not anymore. Jasko, a former Miss Illinois who competed ...

Many nail salons use ultraviolet lamps, which utilize the same hazardous rays as tanning beds to dry nail polish. But a new study suggests that it would take multiple manicures for these lamps to ...

When you want your nail polish to stay put for weeks, getting a gel manicure is usually a solid option. Gel polish is typically “cured” by ultraviolet (UV) light, which helps the formula quickly dry ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Researchers at the University of California San Diego say nail polish dryers that use ultraviolet (UV) may cause cancer of the hand and, similar to tanning beds, may increase the risk ...

UV (ultraviolet) radiation is the primary risk factor of skin cancer, including melanoma. And while most cases are tied to ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Avoiding exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is vital for preventing skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). July is recognized as UV Safety ...

MOLINE, Ill. — As we get deeper into the Spring season, you'll quickly notice the increasing power of the sun. The temperature inside your vehicle becomes hotter and hotter, the pavement begins to ...